What is another word for pancakes?

Pronunciation: [pˈanke͡ɪks] (IPA)

Pancakes are a breakfast staple enjoyed by many around the world. The dish has a variety of synonyms depending on the region. In the United Kingdom, they are commonly referred to as "drop scones," while in Canada, they are known as "flapjacks." In Australia and New Zealand, pancakes are often called "pikelets." In the United States, they are sometimes called "hotcakes" or "griddlecakes." In France, they serve a version called "crepes," which are thinner and typically filled with sweet or savory ingredients. Whichever term you use, pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed at any time of day.

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Usage examples for Pancakes

Thin the batter with enough sour milk to make it of the right consistency and bake like other pancakes.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Germans add a little grated onion to potato pancakes.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
I noticed that he always ordered the same breakfast, beginning with cold sausage and ending with pancakes.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith

Famous quotes with Pancakes

  • The laziest man I ever met put popcorn in his pancakes so they would turn over by themselves.
    W. C. Fields
  • But unfortunately, when you have a kid, you sometimes eat everything they leave behind. So far today I've had some of her leftover pancakes with peanut butter.
    Joely Fisher
  • It probably goes without saying that I enjoy the potato pancakes, delicious hams and so forth that maddeningly turn up at this time of year.
    Fred Melamed
  • I certainly don't sit around in the morning making pancakes listening to Whitehouse or anything.
    Thurston Moore
  • I can still memory - taste the fresh buttermilk pancakes and hot buttermilk biscuits - both made with lard! - that were cooked on the top, or in the oven, of that ancient iron stove.
    Vernon L. Smith

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